Year after year my dad kicks off Christmas morning with the same playlist, comprised of the best of the holiday classics (according to him): Dolly Parton’s “Hard Candy Christmas“, Bing Crosby’s “Christmas in Killarney“, and the ever-popular “I’m Gettin’ Nuttin’ for Christmas“.  Of course these are interspersed with the usual traditional hits, but these unique picks are what I look forward to every year.  Watching Mom shake her head as Dad sings another verse of “Dominick the Donkey” reminds me that no matter what else changes the rest of the year, I always have these constant traditions to look forward to.

That being said, it’s always nice to change up the mix now and then.  Sometimes you’re looking to settle down with a few relaxing chorale works, while at other times it’s just a “Jingle Bell Rock” kind of day.  If you’re shopping around for some holiday variety this season, here is a list of Pandora options that are sure to get you through to “December the 25th“.

Classic Christmas

• Classical Christmas
• Christmas Traditional
• Christmas Chorale Classics
• Holiday Instrumentals
• Peaceful Holidays

Family Christmas

• Christmas Radio
• Family Christmas
• Kid’s Christmas

Religious Christmas

• Christmas Chorale Classics
• Gospel Christmas
• Classical Christmas
• Christian Contemporary Holidays

Pop & Modern Christmas

• Christmas Radio
• Today’s Christmas
• Rockin’ Holidays
• R&B and Pop Holidays
• R&B Holiday

Nostalgic Christmas

• Christmas Traditional
• Christmas Radio
• Family Christmas
• Swingin’ Christmas
• Rockin’ Holidays
• Smooth Jazz Christmas
• Christmas Blues
• Jazz Holidays
• Soulful Holidays

Decades

• 70s Christmas
• 80s Christmas
• 90s Christmas
• 2000s Christmas
• Today’s Christmas

Country Christmas

• Country Christmas
• Folk Holidays
• Classic Country Christmas

Fun Twists

• Hipster Holidays
• Electronic Holidays

Ethnic Christmas

• Navidad Latina
• Celtic Holidays
• Tropical Holidays

If you’re not celebrating Christmas this season, Pandora has a Hanukkah station to enjoy as another option.  And for those who aren’t Pandora fans, Songza is also a great tool to stream Christmas music according to your mood (they have unique playlists such as “A Merry and Bright Christmas Party” and “Teen Pop Christmas”).  So whichever you choose, I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season, and I wish you a Happy Hanukkah and a Merry Christmas!

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